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America’s Greatest First Ladies
Naperville Public Library 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville, United StatesWho were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! The role of First Lady was not given a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. In fact, the title itself was not even widely used until the 1850s! Nonetheless, our First … Continue reading
Ulysses S. Grant – Warrior And President
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILAfter three years of tremendous bloodshed, Union losses and a seemingly endless stalemate , President Lincoln appointed Ulysses S. Grant to head the USA Army. The War was over less than a year later. Grant saved the Union, crushed the terrorists … Continue reading
If Not Hillary, Who? The Democrats Look At 2016
Private VenueIf Not Hillary, Who? The Democrats Look At 2016 As the Presidency of Barack Obama winds down we begin a two part look at the candidates who are likely to seek the nomination of their party for the Presidency. … Continue reading
The Election Of 1960
Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, ILThe election of 1960 was one of the most dramatic elections in American history. until the halted recount in the election of 2000, it was the closest Presidential election in our lifetimes. This riveting multimedia presentation features amazing anecdotes, entry … Continue reading
Understanding The Election Of 2008
Grand Dominion 3561 Melody St, Mundelein, United StatesUnderstanding The Election Of 2008 If the election of 2008 had been written as a movie script, it could not have been more exciting. We faced the possibility that we would elect the first woman to the presidency, the first … Continue reading
Understanding The Election Of 2008
Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, ILUnderstanding The Election Of 2008 If the election of 2008 had been written as a movie script, it could not have been more exciting. We faced the possibility that we would elect the first woman to the presidency, the first … Continue reading
The GOP In An Open Field: The Republicans Look At 2016
Private VenueThe GOP In An Open Field: The Republicans Look At 2016 GOP 2016 As the Presidency of Barack Obama winds down we finish a two part look at the candidates who are likely to seek the nomination of their party for the … Continue reading
Predicting The Election Of 2016
Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, ILIf Not Hillary, Who? The Democrats Look At 2016 The GOP In An Open Field: Trying To Retake The White House As the Presidency of Barack Obama winds down we begin a two part look at the candidates who … Continue reading
Harry S. Truman – Bringing Independence To The White House
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesWhen Harry S. Truman left office he was considered a failed President. Wags said, "To err is Truman!" A half century later, conventional wisdom was that Truman was a great President. Which statement is true? Or does the truth lie … Continue reading
The Election Of 1960
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe election of 1960 was one of the most dramatic elections in American history. until the halted recount in the election of 2000, it was the closest Presidential election in our lifetimes. This riveting multimedia presentation features amazing anecdotes, entry … Continue reading